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Minim Invasive Neurosurg 1997; 40(2): 59-61
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1053417
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Contralateral Massive Acute Subdural Collection after Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy - A Case Report

A. Mohanty, B. Anandh, M. S. Reddy, K. V. R. Sastry
  • Department of Neurosurgery and Neuroanaesthesiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India
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18 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

An uncommon case of contralateral massive subdural collection developing acutely after a neuroendoscopic third ventriculostomy is presented. The patient developed a cardiorespiratory arrest in the recovery room where he could be successfully resuscitated. He made a complete recovery following aspiration of the subdural collection.

Key words

Complication - Endoscopic third ventriculostomy - Neuroendoscopy - Ventriculostomy

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